Engineer Material Process

ENGINEER MATERIAL PROCESS 1

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date:  Apr 6, 2026

Req

Team: E33  CTNG TCH&MTLS ENG

Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation:
Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements:  No

Clearance Required:

No - Clearance Not Required to Start

​Salary Range: $67,000.00 to $84,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

** Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding*
* With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

** The Role*
* Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems. Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes. Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications.

Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications. May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.

This position is intended for the procedures team within the Coatings Technology and Materials Engineering Department. The individual will work with senior engineers to develop procedures for coatings and surface treatment commodities.  Procedure development will involve research into existing specifications, drawings, applicable procedures, and other reference material.
In addition, they will interface with craft workers at their job locations either as part of research, problem resolution, or evaluation.  Ability to write for different audiences, think critically and logically, take input from other engineers and craft persons, and maintain technical rigor is required. The individual may also need to support other processes such as tool, material, or record management.

** Must Have*
* Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

** Nice to Have*
* -    Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Sciences, or a similar field.

-    Proficient at technical writing and research.

-    Knowledgeable in surface cleanliness, preparation, coating application, corrosion, or similar processes and subjects.

-    Familiar with industrial manufacturing practices and environments.

-    Familiar with managing or being a part of complex projects

-    Can work complex tasks autonomously or when collaborating with a team.

** Why HII*
* We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven…